Master degree
24 months
Application deadlines: No deadline
Processing time: 30 days
Application fee: A$80
Full-time
Intakes: March, July, November
International tuition: A$34,600
Domestic tuition: A$30,200
Program overview
You'll learn:
Database, networks and programming
Honing your skills in these areas is fundamental to your career as an IT professional.
Software engineering and intelligent systems
The world is increasingly reliant on smart and automated systems. Develop your software engineering skills and understand how to make systems more efficient and responsive.
Internet computing
The internet has already transformed the world. Build your understanding in this area and help make the world more connected.
IT-related logical thinking
Improve your Java knowledge and skills for programming, algorithms and data structures.
To finish your degree, you'll complete a software engineering project as part of a team. You can also enrol in a minor research thesis as an elective. The minor research thesis may give you the option to pursue a PhD.
Study options
This program can be done
On campus
Requirements
Exams:
- IELTS
Academic entry requirement
An Australian Bachelor's degree, or approved international equivalent, in any discipline. NB: Meeting minimum entry requirements does not guarantee an offer of a place. Entry into all La Trobe courses is based on competitive selection and there may be limited places available.
English language requirement
IELTS (Academic) score of 6.5 with no individual band score less than 6.0.
Career opportunities
Your postgraduate qualification in IT will prepare you for more senior roles in the sector, including:
Network administrator
Plan, document, communicate, configure and implement solutions for computer networks.
Use your technical skills while managing people and stakeholders in medium to large organisations.
Senior programmer
Use your extensive knowledge of programming languages to engineer solutions in artificial intelligence (AI), cloud computing, smart systems, software programs and more.
Full stack developer
Design and implement full IT networks from the ground up.
Systems analyst
Provide support, maintenance, communication and project management skills to teams of IT professionals.
IT audit manager
Conduct risk-based reviews of IT processes. Plan, analyse, audit and evaluate IT systems to deliver greater security and value to your organisation.
Application specialist
Use your in-depth knowledge of programming and applications to drive solutions across cloud-computing, system upgrades, patches and other application-based requirements.
IT project manager
Use your extensive technical ability and outstanding communication skills to scope, lead and manage IT related projects to completion.
Campus location
Melbourne
,
Australia